Rev. Gary Greene, LPC

Rev. Gary Greene is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He offers straightforward, faith-aware care and aims to make therapy easy to understand. His manner is calm and practical, focused on helping people move through losses and relationship crises.

He brings 18 years as an LPC and many more years of community-based counseling experience dating back to 1986. He completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling in 2001 at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and later earned LPC status in 2005. He is also a doctoral candidate in Pastoral Counseling (all but dissertation), which informs his perspective without defining the work.

In sessions he listens first and then suggests steps that clients can try between meetings. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

He has worked in community settings and in hospital inpatient and outpatient programs. That background means he is familiar with a wide range of concerns, from trauma and grief to parenting and career stress. He emphasizes respect for each person’s values and goals while offering clear, practical guidance.

People come to him for help with relationship trouble, coping after loss, substance and alcohol problems, and the daily pressure of life change. He aims to make therapy a practical part of getting unstuck and moving forward.

How these approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to each person, helping people feel heard and supported while they set meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems by describing life events and rewriting the story in ways that open new possibilities.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will start by asking about needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest one or a mix of approaches. Together the client and therapist check what works and adjust the plan as needed.

The practical benefits of online sessions vary by provider, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people connect from different regions, which is helpful for international clients. The focus in sessions remains the same - listening, setting goals, and trying manageable steps between meetings.